Banks love Latham

First, Sunmark Federal Credit Union (which, of course, is not actually a bank) said it would hold a ribbon cutting for its newest branch tomorrow. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. at 1187 Troy-Schenectady Rd. (That’s in Latham.)

And Pioneer Bank said it has broken ground on its new branch at the corner of Troy-Schenectady Road and Sunset Drive. (See requisite photo of bankers with shovels below.)

The bank’s planned location is across from the increasingly hollow shell known as the Latham Circle Mall. Pioneer had a branch inside the mall for 30 years, but decided to abandon the location so it could offer a drive-through.